The Christian church has always been an integral part of the communities

The main church of ELCIN, Western Synode in Ombalantu

The first ELCIN church in Ombalatu area in Nakayale

About Us

CCN is the umbrella of all major churches in Namibia. Our 18 members represent about 1.5 million Namibians or 90 per cent of the population, thus giving the CCN an important voice and responsibility

In the early 197Os, the Namibian churches entered into a loose alliance, the Christian Centre, which had a dual role: to speak with a united voice against injustice on behalf of the voiceless; and to initiate relief projects for the poor. This initiative was later revamped and its scope broadened and, as a result, the Council of Churches in Namibia (CCN) was formed in 1978. CCN provided further opportunities for the various church denominations to come together to share their experience and make joint statements on matters of common interest.

The CCN is an ecumenical body whose concerns extend from religious to social and educational matters. It was originally made up of the following churches:African Methodist Episcopal Church(AME); Anglican Diocese of Namibia; Evangelical Lutheran Church in SWA/Namibia (ELC); Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia (ELCIN); Methodist Church; and Roman Catholic Church (RCC).

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ELCIN Karibib

The Evangelical-Lutheran church in Karibib

Catholic Church

The Catholic church in Swakopmund

Statements

Vision

CCN is a Reconciling, Healing and Caring Fellowship of Christian Churches united in Service to Society

Mission

CCN is an ecumenical body which exists to support and enable member churches to respond in faith to the spiritual and socio-economic needs of all God’s people, commissioned to be a prophetic voice of the poor and other vulnerable people in society.

Core Values

CCN upholds the dignity of all people as created in God's image

We are committed stewards of resource entrusted to us \

We are committed stewards of resource entrusted to us

We promote networking and partnership with other stakeholders

We promote study of the Bible and obedience to Christ

We stand for accountability, transparency, visionary leadership and unity in diversity

We are people of integrity who are committed to reconciliation.

We are advocating for justice and human rights
e aspire to be a sustainable Council

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